Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday February 24, 2017, at 12:21 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 200 block of W. Dutton St. to investigate an Armed Robbery. A 22 year old Kalamazoo woman reported leaving an area bank and being followed by an unknown male. When the woman reached the 200 block of W. Dutton St. the male ran up pointing a pistol at her. Then the male ordered her to the ground. The male stole the woman’s wallet before fleeing on foot southbound on S. Rose St.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’1” with an athletic build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, black tennis shoes with white trim and a blue medical style mask covering his face. A Kalamazoo County Sheriff Department K-9 was called to the scene to assist but was unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, September 01, 2016, at approximately 3:30 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the area of Dutton and Burdick regarding a man shot in the face. The victim advised that several juveniles attempted to rob him and then shot him in the face. It was later discovered that he had been shot several times with a pellet gun.

No suspects have been identified. The victim was treated and released.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.